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Date
1935 – 1945
Material
brass; glass; metal; skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.44.0006
Description
Maroon leather case with green satin velvet lining holds combination altimeter barometer of pocket watch like design. Brass casing and suspension loop. Casing rim ridged for gripping and rotation of altitude dial, inner dial, under crystal, is fixed and indicates barometric pressure in inches of m…
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Title
Barometer Altimeter
Date
1935 – 1945
Material
brass; glass; metal; skin; fibre
Dimensions
2.7 x 6.0 x 6.5 cm
Description
Maroon leather case with green satin velvet lining holds combination altimeter barometer of pocket watch like design. Brass casing and suspension loop. Casing rim ridged for gripping and rotation of altitude dial, inner dial, under crystal, is fixed and indicates barometric pressure in inches of mercury. Instrument is an aneroid barometer and needle varies with changes in atmospheric pressure, whether by change of altitude or change of weather. On dial face are following marks "rain change fair...compensated. Harrison & Co. Montreal, Made in England". On back of instrument casing is screw adjustment to correct for local conditions. Barometric pressure range is 17 to 31, altitude 0 to 16,000 feet.
Subject
households
World War II
RCAF
PW
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.44.0006
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Date
1945 – 1948
Material
stone; metal
Catalogue Number
102.04.0345 a,b
Description
Pair of rough beige stone bookends with upright supports and green felted bases, have been tooled over outside surfaces to create rough texture. Inset circular medallions says "This stone came from the House of Parliament". Left bookend pictures a Tudor rose, British houses of Parliament. Right bo…
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Title
Bookend
Date
1945 – 1948
Material
stone; metal
Dimensions
15.6 x 5.2 x 13.0 cm
Description
Pair of rough beige stone bookends with upright supports and green felted bases, have been tooled over outside surfaces to create rough texture. Inset circular medallions says "This stone came from the House of Parliament". Left bookend pictures a Tudor rose, British houses of Parliament. Right bookend pictures rampant lion.
Subject
households
decorative
World War II
Houses of Parliament
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0345 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1945
Material
skin; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.03.0070 a,b
Description
Pair of sturdy black boots. Laces with seven eyelets on each side. 1cm. thick soles, three layers of leather sewn together; sole is nailed to boot. Heel lift has "Commander" stamped in center, size 6E.
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Title
Boots
Date
1940 – 1945
Material
skin; metal; fibre
Dimensions
17.0 x 10.5 x 29.0 cm
Description
Pair of sturdy black boots. Laces with seven eyelets on each side. 1cm. thick soles, three layers of leather sewn together; sole is nailed to boot. Heel lift has "Commander" stamped in center, size 6E.
Subject
households
World War II
R.C.A.F.
PW
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.03.0070 a,b
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Commemorative Medal Collection

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Date
1939 – 1945
Material
metal; fibre; paper; wood
Catalogue Number
105.02.1160
Description
Collection of six Canadian and British WWII medals with ribbons, including Jack Hayes’ DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross), set in frame with photograph of Jack Hayes, flying officer patch, and plaque reading: “FLYING OFFICER JACK HAYES 254 SQUADRON R.A.F. 1941-1945”. All items are mounted on grey-bl…
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Title
Commemorative Medal Collection
Date
1939 – 1945
Material
metal; fibre; paper; wood
Dimensions
33.5 x 41.0 cm
Description
Collection of six Canadian and British WWII medals with ribbons, including Jack Hayes’ DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross), set in frame with photograph of Jack Hayes, flying officer patch, and plaque reading: “FLYING OFFICER JACK HAYES 254 SQUADRON R.A.F. 1941-1945”. All items are mounted on grey-blue matteboard in gold frame.
Subject
World War II
Jack Hayes
R.A.F.
Credit
Gift of Dolly Hayes, Cochrane, 1999
Catalogue Number
105.02.1160
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Date
ca. 1947 – 1955
Material
metal; plastic; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.0285
Description
Small Kodax duaflex IV box camera. Plastic and metal body with faux leather look. The front of the camera has two lenses within a silver and brown metal plate. “KODAK Duaflex IV CAMERA” is printed above the lenses and “KODET LENS” is below. Te back of the camera opens to insert film. A long fabric …
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Title
Film Camera
Date
ca. 1947 – 1955
Material
metal; plastic; glass
Dimensions
12.5 x 9.0 cm
Description
Small Kodax duaflex IV box camera. Plastic and metal body with faux leather look. The front of the camera has two lenses within a silver and brown metal plate. “KODAK Duaflex IV CAMERA” is printed above the lenses and “KODET LENS” is below. Te back of the camera opens to insert film. A long fabric carrying strap is attached to the sides of the camera.
Subject
Internment camp
photography
world war II
Credit
Gift of David Monachello, Banff, 2021
Catalogue Number
104.41.0285
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Date
1939 – 1950
Material
fibre; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
103.08.1015
Description
Tan canvas haversack with can opener. Sewn canvas with brass snaps and hardware. Divided into 2 main compartments, at the back 2 full length pockets with snaps. Full length pocket in front. Heavy woven canvas strap attached with 2 brass rings. 2 adjustable toggle locks. Leather thong tied to …
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Title
Haversack
Date
1939 – 1950
Material
fibre; metal; skin
Dimensions
27.0 x 27.0 cm
Description
Tan canvas haversack with can opener. Sewn canvas with brass snaps and hardware. Divided into 2 main compartments, at the back 2 full length pockets with snaps. Full length pocket in front. Heavy woven canvas strap attached with 2 brass rings. 2 adjustable toggle locks. Leather thong tied to brass ring with a metal can opener. Canvas flap with snap closure goes over top.
Subject
sports
fishing
World War II
Credit
Gift of George Shandruk, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
103.08.1015
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Date
prior to 1950
Material
paper
Catalogue Number
109.03.1003
Description
Blue round token with a hole in the middle. Both sides read: "Canada meat viande Ration" housed in decorative green box.
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Title
Meat Ration Token
Date
prior to 1950
Material
paper
Description
Blue round token with a hole in the middle. Both sides read: "Canada meat viande Ration" housed in decorative green box.
Subject
World War II
households
rations
Credit
Gift of Betty S. MacAulay, Banff, 1991
Catalogue Number
109.03.1003
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Date
1943 – 1945
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.0099 a,b
Description
Two sets of Sergeant's stripes on Khaki, chevron shaped patches of heavy cotton twill fabric. A series of three, narrow .9 cm stripes of light brown flat, braided tape stitched in chevron shape on the patch. Edge allowance of fabric left raw and folded back to form clean edge of patch which is then…
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Title
Military Patch
Date
1943 – 1945
Material
fibre
Dimensions
4.0 x 9.5 cm
Description
Two sets of Sergeant's stripes on Khaki, chevron shaped patches of heavy cotton twill fabric. A series of three, narrow .9 cm stripes of light brown flat, braided tape stitched in chevron shape on the patch. Edge allowance of fabric left raw and folded back to form clean edge of patch which is then sewn to uniform sleeve. Black stitching of braided tape to patch shows on back.
Subject
PW
RCAF
military
World War II
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0099 a,b
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Date
1943 – 1945
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.0100 a,b
Description
Two patches in the shape of an airplane propeller stitched in white satin stitch on black felt. White propeller is outlined with purple, and machine stitched through a backing of loosely woven, stiffened, gauze like material on the reverse of the patch. Short black threads around edge indicate that…
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Title
Military Patch
Date
1943 – 1945
Material
fibre
Dimensions
2.0 x 7.9 cm
Description
Two patches in the shape of an airplane propeller stitched in white satin stitch on black felt. White propeller is outlined with purple, and machine stitched through a backing of loosely woven, stiffened, gauze like material on the reverse of the patch. Short black threads around edge indicate that they were once sewn on a uniform.
Subject
PW
RCAF
military
World War II
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0100 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1944
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0098
Description
A large, brass, military overseas cap pin crest. Wreath of laurel leaves with royal crown at top, surrounding the cut insignia "RCAF". Clasp is cotter pin which passes horizontally through a small eye brazed at either side. Back shows extremely deep relief from stamping machine which shaped pin.
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Title
Military Pin
Date
1940 – 1944
Material
metal
Dimensions
4.9 x 1.3 x 4.0 cm
Description
A large, brass, military overseas cap pin crest. Wreath of laurel leaves with royal crown at top, surrounding the cut insignia "RCAF". Clasp is cotter pin which passes horizontally through a small eye brazed at either side. Back shows extremely deep relief from stamping machine which shaped pin.
Subject
Whyte home
PW
RCAF
military
World War II
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0098
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